Study reveals Europe's most and least expensive travel destinations

A new study has ranked European cities by value for money for travellers. The research highlights which destinations offer the best bang for your buck and which will drain your wallet fastest.

A newly published study has examined European cities to determine which offer travellers the best value for money and which are the most expensive destinations on the continent.

The research compares key travel costs across multiple European cities, including accommodation, dining, transport and typical tourist activities, giving travellers a clearer picture of what to expect before booking their next trip.

While specific city rankings were not detailed in the source material, studies of this kind typically find that Eastern and Central European cities such as those in Poland, the Czech Republic and the Balkans consistently rank among the most affordable destinations, while cities in Western and Northern Europe — including in the Nordic region — tend to top the lists of the most expensive places to visit.

For Estonian travellers planning trips abroad, such findings can prove especially useful when budgeting for holidays. With travel costs continuing to rise across much of Europe following years of inflation, knowing which destinations offer genuine value has become increasingly important for holiday planning.